Sport and Performance Psychology (7224.3)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Sport and Performance Psychology
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Flexible
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
The unit aims to provide the student with an understanding of how various aspects of psychology can be applied to sport in order to improve both performance and performance-related variables for sports participants. Unit material will initially deal with constructs such as personality, motivation, and anxiety and their effects on performance. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between coaching behaviours and subsequent motivation to participate in movement activities. The final section of the unit will involve the process of psychological skills training for sport participants.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Collect, analyse and interpret data from a sport psychology laboratory setting;
2. Discuss how to incorporate knowledge gained in the subject to formulate long term training plans for athletes;
3. Critically evaluate and present findings of current sport psychology research articles to peers; and
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the role sports psychology plays in relation to other sports sciences.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Skills development

This unit requires learners to demonstrate both critical thinking and independent learning. 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 Flexible Ms Kylie Moulds
Not available

Required texts

Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (6th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.G68 2003)

NB *required* readings are provided on Canvas, but course participants are encouraged to engage with wider reading, particularly focussing on peer reviewed journal articles

Please also strongly consider:

FOR APPLIED PRACTICE ELEMENTS: Keegan, R.J. (2016). Being a Sport Psychologist. Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 978-1-137-30089-8

FOR CRITIQUING RESEARCH ELEMENTS: Hassmen, P., Keegan, R.J., & Piggott, D.J.S. (2016). Rethinking Sport and Exercise Psychology. Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 978-1137483379

See also:

  • Horn, T.S (2008 and/or 2018). Advances in Sport Psychology. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.A38 2008)
  • Lavallee, D., Kremer, J., Moran, A.P., & Williams, M. (2004). Sport Psychology: Contemporary Themes. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Mellalieu, S.D., and Hanton, S. (2009). Advances in Applied Sport Psychology: A review. London, Routledge. (GV706.4.A355 2010)
  • Gardner, F., & Moore, Z. (2006). Clinical Sport Psychology. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.G37 2006)
  • Lavallee, D., Williams, J.M., and Jones, M.V. (2008). Key studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill. (GV706.4.L38 2008)
  • Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (7th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (Not held in library yet)

Participation requirements

It is possible to complete this unit without physically attending campus, but you must keep up to date with the online tasks, assessments, and activities. 

Required IT skills

It is expected that students will possess UC IT entry skills, allowing them to access the unit's Campus/UC_Learn site.

In-unit costs

It is not compulsory to purchase a textbook or particular software

Work placement, internships or practicums

No placements are required/offered within this unit. Please note that the 'tender' assessment task does have a significant focus on industry engagement, but that the resources and content for this have been prepared for you - it is a 'simulation' of a real world activity. 

Additional information

The unit will adopt APA referencing style, as per the APA 7th Edition Manual. 

Announcements made on Canvas and in lectures are deemed to be made to the whole group and students should always check Canvas before contacting teaching staff with queries. 

Students are expected to have (or seek out) core knowledge of research methods and basic background to psychology that will support learning in this unit.